title: [Paranoia and Asperger syndrome].
abstract: Paranoia in patients diagnosed with Asperger syndrome in adulthood is discussed and illustrated with the help of a case study. Impaired mentalisation, characteristic for Asperger disorder, influences the way an individual experiences life, making him more vulnerable for the development of delusional beliefs.
authors.affiliation: Universiteit Gent. engels.eva@pandora.be
authors.forename: H J M
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Engels
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Degraeve
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mertens
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020817:Asperger Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D003702:Delusions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D012649:Self Concept